How are homes heated in Taylor Mill, KY?

Name: Heating fuel in Taylor Mill, KY, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Taylor Mill, used by 41.5% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

40.5% heat with electricity.

6.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 41.5% (±9.6 points)
Electricity: 40.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.8%

Heating fuel in Taylor Mill

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Taylor Mill	Kenton County	Kentucky	United States
Utility gas	41.5% (±9.6 points)	50.8%	35.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.8% (±5.6 points)	1.5%	0.7%	3.9%
Electricity	40.5% (±8.9 points)	41.4%	54.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	11.2% (±7.1 points)	4.5%	6.3%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.5%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.7%	0.4%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Taylor Mill, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Kenton County (1.5%).

It is also higher than in Kentucky (0.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Taylor Mill, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Kenton County (41.4%).

It is also lower than in Kentucky (54.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Taylor Mill

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Taylor Mill
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Taylor Mill	—	40.5% (±8.9 points)	—
Fairview	1.1 mi	20.0% (±15.2 points)	Lower
Covington	2.1 mi	37.7% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Wilder	2.4 mi	62.4% (±9.7 points)	Higher
Highland Heights	3.0 mi	65.2% (±6.6 points)	Higher
Kenton Vale	3.1 mi	14.8% (±12.1 points)	Lower
Fort Wright	3.2 mi	32.9% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Edgewood	3.2 mi	48.7% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Cold Spring	3.5 mi	49.6% (±6.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairview, KY (20.0%), Kenton Vale, KY (14.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wilder, KY (62.4%), Highland Heights, KY (65.2%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Kenton County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Fairview	43.6% (±19.1 points)
2	Ryland Heights	9.3% (±5.1 points)
3	Taylor Mill	6.8% (±5.6 points)
4	Independence	3.2% (±1.4 points)
5	Bromley	2.9% (±4.0 points)
6	Erlanger	1.1% (±0.9 points)
7	Fort Mitchell	0.5% (±0.9 points)
8	Covington	0.2% (±0.2 points)
9 (tie)	Crescent Springs	0.0% (±1.9 points)

Showing 9 of 18 places in Kenton County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Taylor Mill

What is the most common way to heat a home in Taylor Mill?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Taylor Mill, used by 41.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Taylor Mill heat with oil?

6.8% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Taylor Mill use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Taylor Mill have electric heat?

40.5% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Taylor Mill heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taylor Mill city, Kentucky

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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